Carrier oil, also known as base oil or vegetable oil, is used to dilute essential oils and absolutes before they are applied to the skin. They are so named because they carry the essential oil onto the skin. Carrier oils do not contain a concentrated aroma, unlike essential oils, nor do they evaporate like them.
There are a range of different carrier oils each with their own individual properties and suitability towards different treatments in aromatherapy. Infused oils are a combination of a carrier oil and various herbs.
True carrier oils are generally cold-pressed vegetable oils taken, amongst others:
Essential oils are often used by diluting them with a carrieroil (sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, grapeseed oil) and then applying this blend to the skin for absorption.
Carrieroils also referred to as base oils or vegetable oils are used to dilute essential oils, CO2s and absolutes before applying to the skin.
Carrieroils are generally cold-pressed vegetable oils derived from the fatty portions of the plant.
Considered the most gentle of the carrieroils, Hazelnut is suitable for all skin types Hazelnut oil is known for its astringent qualities and because of this, it is best used for those who have oily skin but do want to abstain from using oils.
Diluting your essential oils in a carrier or base oil (the terms are synonymous) is critical when applying to the skin.
Carrieroils are nut or seed oils - not vegetable oils.
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